Kauai News

The Federal Aviation Administration is accepting applications for its 2023 air traffic controller program, from May 5 to 8.

The planned facility by the Academia Sinica Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics would listen for fast radio bursts to shed light on the history and structure of the universe.

Lane closure schedules may change at any time without further notice.

The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement is providing rental subsidies for eligible kūpuna (62 years or older) on the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands wait list.

Additionally, the public is advised to be more observant of suspicious activity and any unfamiliar vehicles or persons in their neighborhoods.

Annually, The Zonta Club of Kaua’i Foundation awards scholarships in the amount of $1,000 or more to young women in Kaua’i seeking to pursue a higher education.

The script, musical score and lyrics are by Greg Shepherd, Kaua‘i Community College professor of music and theatre.

To the naked eye, they may look like course ground pepper, but through a magnifying lens you will notice the edge of the wings have a lacy appearance — hence the name, lace bug.

Kaua‘i is approximately 563 square miles in size, but about 70% of its landmass is only viewable to most travelers from the air.

A manhunt is underway on the Big Island for 27-year-old Dyllan Paulo-Leslie, who escaped Friday night from the Hawaiʻi Community Correctional Center in Hilo, according to the Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety.

Officials with the Emergency Medical Services Injury Prevention System Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Health say the new technology is a mobile application providing rapid access to medication dosing guidelines for children.

Scientists explain why the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said the initial state of the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption was within the caldera although people in Kona could see lava descending the western flank of the mountain.

Toastmasters District 49 announces its upcoming conference, “People. Passion. Purpose.” — an event that promises to inspire attendees with informative keynote speakers and educational recognitions.

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Land and Natural Resources has created a unique virtual field trip that allows students to experience a world-class conservation program focused on protecting endangered kāhuli (native land snails).

On Earth Day at sunrise, groups across Hawai‘i will gather for the chant led by Hawaiian elders and cultural practitioners.

The plaintiffs—a non-profit corporation called “For Our Rights” and five residents of Kauaʻi—sought monetary damages, claiming that Gov. Ige violated their due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Contracted at $21.7 million, the Kalaheo Water System Improvements Project is the largest project in Kaua‘i Department of Water history.

CVS Health has completed the installation of time delay safes in more than 9,000 of its pharmacy locations, including all 61 Longs Drugs stores in Hawaiʻi.

The University of Hawaiʻi’s Shidler College of Business’ School of Travel Industry Management raised more than $420,000 during its 21st annual Celebrate a Legacy in Tourism gala; these funds will support future business leaders in the travel industry.

Sam’s Club and Walmart launched their 10th annual “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign to help end food insecurity in Hawaiʻi and across the country.